Athletics doping

2016 Rio Olympics: Fears for Russia as IAAF extend ban

Russia`s Olympic quest will likely be decided in the May Council meeting.

Mar 12, 2016, 00:07 AM IST

Corruption `embedded` in world athletics: WADA

Former leader Lamine Diack faces criminal charges in France over allegations that he took more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in bribes from Russian athletes and officials to cover up failed drug tests.

Jan 14, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

Life bans for former IAAF officials for alleged doping cover-ups

In a landmark step, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Thursday handed bans to four individuals, including life ban to the son of former president Lamine Diack, for their alleged roles in doping cover-ups.

Jan 07, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Russia ready to create new anti-doping agency: Sports Minister

Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko said that they are ready to create a new anti-doping organisation.

Nov 13, 2015, 17:11 PM IST

Russia will not boycott 2016 Rio Olympics, even if track and field team is banned: Report

The Russian sports minister said that the country will not boycott the 2016 Rio de Janerio Olympics even if the track and field team is banned.

Nov 12, 2015, 23:58 PM IST